Understanding Democracy and Government Powers

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Which type of democracy would interest groups be associated with?

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Pluralist democracy

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What was Congress NOT allowed to do under the Articles of Confederation? Make treaties, Raise an army, Coin money, Impose taxes

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Impose taxes

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What are reserved powers?

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Powers kept by the states

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Which clause allows Congress to make any law that is required for them to execute their foregoing powers?

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necessary and proper clause

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What was the significance of McCulloch v Maryland?

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expanded government power and established a national bank

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Personal liberties and privileges guaranteed to every citizen are called

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natural rights

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Which principle of government is reflected by the division of powers between the national and state governments?

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federalism

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Which of the following is an example of a power reserved to the states? conducting elections, declaring war, regulating interstate commerce, coining money

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conducting elections

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What is the primary function of the Supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution?

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to establish the Constitution as the supreme law of the land

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Which document argued for a strong central government to control factions? Options: Articles of Confederation, Brutus No. 1, Declaration of Independence, Federalist No. 10

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Federalist No. 10